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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 262.07 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 262.07 and 156.66 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 262.07 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/262.07 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 262.07 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 41,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.89/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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